By Erika Chorostil

Two Campgrounds Currently Open

Brazeau County revises restrictions on campgrounds, delays openings

Jun 2, 2020 | 11:08 AM

As the province continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions, Brazeau County has revised restrictions at two of its campgrounds and delayed the opening of others.

The Willey West and Pih-to-kwe campgrounds are the only two in the County that are currently open, and the following public guidelines will in place until further notice.

Day visitors are prohibited. There will be an exemption for boat users to access the boat launch at Willey West Campground only.

Campgrounds will be limited to 50% capacity and group camping is prohibited.

Campers are only permitted with RV units that have functioning water, shower, and septic systems; all other RVs are prohibited.

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Camping in tents is permitted only with immediate family members along with a self-contained RV unit.

Remote check-in will be implemented.

Playgrounds, outhouses, and administration offices will be permitted to open, however, washrooms and shower houses will remain closed.

There will also be no gatherings of more than 50 people, provided gatherings follow social distancing.

Due to the provincial restrictions that remain in place, Brazeau County has delayed the opening of all other campground facilities until July 1.

These facilities include Easyford Park Campground, Modeste Creek Campground, Lodgepole Campground, Easyford Community Centre, Lindale Rodeo Grounds, Brazeau Sports Park, and Sardine Lake day-use area.

The County says it has notified operators of these changes.